Stooke eager for more England Under-20 action

Lock Elliot Stooke revealed he is relishing his involvement in the England Under-20s set up despite having his involvement against Italy put on ice by the freezing conditions.

Just as France v Ireland would 24 hours later in the senior RBS 6 Nations Championship, England Under-20s' proposed clash against their Azzurrini counterparts fell victim to the weather just before kick-off.

Stooke was named on the bench for that clash having made his debut as a replacement the week before in the win over Scotland.

And despite being new to the set-up, the Gloucester starlet says he has been made to feel right at home in the defending champions' camp.

He said: "It's definitely a big step up into the under 20s but I'm absolutely relishing every moment and I just want to keep giving a good account of myself.

"This is a great set-up with excellent coaches and all the players and staff help you get settled in straight away.

"Scotland was an amazing experience and I was so proud to come off the bench and make my debut."

Defending Six Nations champions England and 2016 Championship winners France will lock horns in the semi-finals of the Women's Rugby World Cup, after both booked their place in the last four on Thursday.

England have enjoyed a lot of success in their first two years under Eddie Jones, including back-to-back Six Nations titles, but second row Joe Launchbury insists there is still plenty of work still to do.

Defending Six Nations champions England and 2016 Championship winners France will lock horns in the semi-finals of the Women's Rugby World Cup, after both booked their place in the last four on Thursday.

Defending Six Nations champions England and 2016 Championship winners France will lock horns in the semi-finals of the Women's Rugby World Cup, after both booked their place in the last four on Thursday.

Defending Six Nations champions England and 2016 Championship winners France will lock horns in the semi-finals of the Women's Rugby World Cup, after both booked their place in the last four on Thursday.

Defending Six Nations champions England and 2016 Championship winners France will lock horns in the semi-finals of the Women's Rugby World Cup, after both booked their place in the last four on Thursday.

Defending Six Nations champions England and 2016 Championship winners France will lock horns in the semi-finals of the Women's Rugby World Cup, after both booked their place in the last four on Thursday.